brownbuffalo
New in Town
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After educating myself with the vast knowledge "dropped" on me, I went to various local vintage shops (Long Beach, Hollywood, etc. throughout L.A.) determined to find a kersey pea coat in at least good condition. Most, if not all, had surprisingly good coats, older ones at that, that ranged anywhere between $45 - $70. I was more than willing to pay that amount, but never did find a 42R sized coat.
After that, I began my search on ebay, but after much bidding, I couldn't compete with my self-imposed budget of $100, including shipping. I lost at least 8 auctions.
Finally, late last week, I found this auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300190100167
I asked a couple of clarifying questions which were never answered. I suspect others had the same experience, because no one ever bid on it!!
I decided to take a risk, by the description, that it was in fact a kersey pea coat, and bid. After no counter-bids, a week later, I ended up with the coat for $37.55 TOTAL including shipping!!!
Thank you all for the knowledge. Now, am I correct in thinking that this coat is from 1968?
As you can see, even the lining is in an amazing condition!!
Now, I'm wondering if you guys can help me with cleaning the coat. The obsessive compulsive in me, would LOVE to be able to hand wash this coat with Woolite, very CAREFULLY. Is that even possible? Or should I just be safe and run it to the cleaners for a thorough cleaning?
Also, since it is wool, is it safe to wear it in the rain? Do you folks do that yourselves?
Thanks
After that, I began my search on ebay, but after much bidding, I couldn't compete with my self-imposed budget of $100, including shipping. I lost at least 8 auctions.
Finally, late last week, I found this auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300190100167
I asked a couple of clarifying questions which were never answered. I suspect others had the same experience, because no one ever bid on it!!
I decided to take a risk, by the description, that it was in fact a kersey pea coat, and bid. After no counter-bids, a week later, I ended up with the coat for $37.55 TOTAL including shipping!!!
Thank you all for the knowledge. Now, am I correct in thinking that this coat is from 1968?
As you can see, even the lining is in an amazing condition!!
Now, I'm wondering if you guys can help me with cleaning the coat. The obsessive compulsive in me, would LOVE to be able to hand wash this coat with Woolite, very CAREFULLY. Is that even possible? Or should I just be safe and run it to the cleaners for a thorough cleaning?
Also, since it is wool, is it safe to wear it in the rain? Do you folks do that yourselves?
Thanks